California · Evidence Code

EVID §821: When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take into account as a basis for his opinion the nature of the improvements on properties in the general vicinity of the prop

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A witness may consider the nature of improvements on nearby properties when forming an opinion about a property's value in legal proceedings.

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When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take into account as a basis for his opinion the nature of the improvements on properties in the general vicinity of the property or property interest being valued and the character of the existing uses being made of such properties.

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